Bridal Mehndi

Bridal mehndi forms an important part of most Indian weddings. Mehndi ceremony is usually held one or two days prior to the wedding. Bridal mehndi or the program of mehndi is accompanied by elderly women, young girls and children singing a traditional folksong. The ritual of Mehndi ceremony is usually followed in most parts of India. The hands of the bride are adorned with the bright red color of the bridal mehndi. It is believed that darker the design of bridal mehndi, the deeper is the bond shared with the spouse.




Bridal Mehndi Designs:
Bridal mehndi design may vary widely, ranging from ethnic Indian designs to contemporary designs. Apart from the palms, bridal mehndi is also applied on ankles and upper arms. Some of the popular bridal mehndi designs are classical bridal design, star bridal design, elegant bridal design and royal bridal mehndi. Elaborate patterns are drawn resembling beautiful bracelets, armlets, anklets on the hands and feet. Usually bridal mehndi is drawn not less than 7" from palm and feet. Sometimes they may go up to 10" – 12.







Tips for Applying Bridal Mehndi:

Extra care needs to be taken to maintain the beauty of the bridal mehndi. The prominence of the mehndi color depends on a number of factors. For best results, the henna should be left for at least eight hours. The longer the mehndi paste is kept on, the darker the shade of the mehndi will be. Once it is completely dried, it is advisable to rub coconut oil on the palms or the areas on which the design has been made. Later, you can use soap or water to wash your hand. Bridal mehndi designs usually lasts for at least a minimum of 1 week to a maximum of 4 weeks.